This blog post uses the cupcake analogy to define and explain story themes. Just as creme can be hidden inside the cupcake, the theme is hidden inside a story. This blog post includes free posters, too!

This doodle book report is designed to get students reflecting on their reading in a really engaging way! The cinema-themed doodles make this doodle book review super fun! The best part? It’s easy to teach and simple for students to complete…and still, it makes students think! First, students complete a step-by-step planning guide. They’ll reflect on the book’s characters, plot, setting, and theme. In addition, they’ll review the book, identify an important quote, write a summary, describe the book in just three words, and even reflect on major plot moments. Next, they’ll use their insights from their planning pages to design a Doodle Book Review. Using a doodle template, they’ll create a book review like no other! It’s visually appealing and super motivating! This book report is so much fun! This Doodle Book Review includes: Detailed Lesson Plans (2 pages) Step-by-Step Book Review Planning Guide (2 pages) Doodle Book Review Ways to Use this Resource: Have students complete the Doodle Book Review after a whole-class novel study. Assign the book review as a book report project along with an independent reading program. Give to students to complete over a school break. Include the Doodle Book Review as part of a summer reading initiative. Provide as a creative book report option any time during the school year. Other Doodle and Do Resources… Doodle and Do Reading Skills bundle! - Making Inferences, Finding the Main Idea, Fact & Opinion, Sequencing, and Summarizing 5 Nonfiction Text Structure Mini-Units - Problem/Solution, Compare and Contrast, Descriptive, Chronological Order, and Cause and Effect How to Study for a Test Doodle Notes and 5 Learning Stations Writing Responses with Text-Based Evidence Doodle Notes and 5 Learning Stations You may also like: File Folder Book Report Listening Comprehension Unit - Based on a nonfiction passage about Malala Yousafzai 101 Writing Prompts - Students choose which creative prompt they would like to respond to. Following is Fun! Get the inside scoop on all store discounts, free products, and product launches. Just click the green “Follow Me” star under my store name on this page or click the green “Follow Me” star on my store homepage. Let’s Stay in Touch! Blog Pinterest Facebook Instagram *** Click HERE to receive the Brain Waves Instruction Newsletter filled with exclusive FREEBIES and Teaching Tips! Thanks! Brain Waves Instruction

Book summary of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho including 15 legendary themes and 75 quotes on: personal legend, master work, soul of the world, and more

The following post is by Kristina of Toddler Approved. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Virtual Book Club for Kids took a little hiatus over the holidays and we are excited to be back for 2014! If you missed our author list for 2013-2014, check it out here. Each month we will feature a new...Read On →

A super fun way to teach contractions is by using a read-aloud book that is full of contractions. Franklin's Thanksgiving works perfectly!

The secret to finding your novel's soul is its theme; this magic ingredient ties every piece of the story together, making it a critical part of your novel.

In the following studies I have taken all symbolism to be my province, but the subjects illustrated are ... hitherto-uninterpreted printers' marks and...

This is a great activity for little ones to identify each body part and place the pieces where they go. This games is packed with fun!

Learn what a literary theme is and how you can identify it. Includes a quiz so you can test yourself!

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Check out these activities to teach students to use higher-order thinking skills using easy-to-remember methods.

Celebrate the Easter season with our collection of unique Easter Names for boys and girls, including religious names, bunny names, and more

This post contains the animated short film "Glued." Download the accompanying handout leveled for upper elementary students to teach theme.

Easy DIY Word Family Activities Book, Perfect beginner reader ideas and activities, Early childhood education ideas, DIY Book for kids, word family list

I wrote a big post tonight on how I introduced the lesson (author's message) in a story to my students on Friday. Hop on over to read all about it and link over to my TpT store where you can find it for free! I hope it make sense, and I hope it's something you can use!

Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for the bookworm in your life? Look no further! We have curated a list of 5 unique gifts that are sure to delight any bibliophile. From personalized…

A sumptuous full-colour rendition of the Great Library at Unseen University from Terry Pratchett's Discworld, an exclusive collaboration with David Wyatt!

Do your students struggle with theme? Teach them how to find a literary every time with a few simple steps. This post provides a step-by-step process for students to find the message of the text. Get them to ask the right questions to identify the theme every time.

This PNG Image is Perfect for making tshirt, canvas, coffee mug, card making, poster, decals, adding to clothing, wall decorations, personal invitations, party announcements, web graphics and much more projects. This PNG can be print as many as you want anywhere you choose.

I love goodie bags, and these book party favors for a library themed party were perfect! Including bookworms, red fish, and DIY miniature paper books.

Perfect for centerpieces, gift tables, food tables, book lovers, baby showers, birthday parties, classrooms, storybook sprinkles, cake decoration, party favors and more! Pinwheels are NON-SPINNING, purely decorative. Adds a unique, whimsy and one of a kind touch to any space. Made from discarded books. I DO NOT screen for text! Color of pinwheels may vary. SIZE: approximately 5" in diameter and 9" tall COLORS: kraft/tan color straws Made in a non-smoking home. I have lots of other fun book theme items in my shop! Please visit my shop at BrownEyedCrafterShop.Etsy.com Thank you for looking!

Refreshing ideas for a successful book club. Five easy steps to create a fun and rewarding experience. Connect with your neighbors, learn something new and have fun at the same time!

When Abilene, Texas nurses Jessica Dickson and Jennifer Taylor started planning their fall wedding, they knew they had to incorporate as many personal touches as possible. As both are prolific readers, the Old Library theme seemed the perfect starting point for planning their big day. With chairs lined up among the trees in the garden area of T & P Event Center, the ceremony space’s aisle led to a ten foot tall arch made completely of hardback books the brides had sourced from second hand stores. Adorable signage led the way to the ceremony, reception and sign in table on which guests wrote their best wishes on stamped library cards in lieu of a guestbook. Instead of registering for gifts, the couple asked guests to bring a copy of their favorite books to add to the newlyweds’ personal library. Reception decor for the event had an organic, bohemian vibe with lots of succulent sand wildflowers which were used in bouquets, to dress tables and to adorn the three tiered naked cake. Centerpieces were created by using old books turned into succulent planters. The couple incorporated their favorite food trucks for catering, and staged a lovely cigar bar complete with personalized […]

So, you want to throw a big birthday bash that celebrates your love of literature? Well, you're in the right place. Today I’m going to talk you through how to plan, invite and throw a wondrously wordy birthday party that suits your bookish style. Whether it's yours, a friend or a family member's

Book page roses tutorial - Jen Holz from JLH UPCYCLING shares how to create gorgeous roses from pages (great for flower bouquet or wedding centerpieces!)

So in keeping with my easy and simple approach to holiday decor this year, today I'm sharing a vintage book page Christmas banner that you can get done in a jiffy. And to make things even better this project will cost you pretty much nothing. Good news, right? Yesssss. I actually have a banner just like this

suyWith so many of the best epic love stories coming from novels it’s no wonder that the literary wedding theme is one of the most popular that we’ve come across! After all, if literary…

If you're looking for a unique and affordable decoration idea in lieu of fresh flowers, consider one of these book wedding decor ideas!

NEW! Love story book page luminary bags! Perfect for book themed weddings! This listing is for a set of 3 in different sizes (medium, small, mini) Perfect for your bride & groom table or as wedding centerpieces for all your tables! You can keep them afterwards or give them away to your guests! If you'd like more than one just update quantity, or message me to setup a custom package for you. This listing is for 3 luminary bags similar to ones pictured. These luminaries are fashioned using vintage book pages! I can do star or heart cut outs for you or a mix of both! I can also do no cutout shape or any shape you see in my shop to go with your theme. The minis are too small to have cutouts. Mini are $8 each bag and approx. dimensions are 4”high, 3”wide, 1.5”deep handheld petit size Small are $12 each bag and approx. dimensions are 6-7”high, 3.5-4”wide, 1.5-2”deep Medium are $18 each bag and approx. dimensions are 8”high, 5”wide, 1.5-2”deep (closest to a traditional luminary bag size) I offer my handmade book style luminary bags in 3 sizes. Mini, small and medium. Medium are closest to a traditional luminary bag size but still slightly smaller. This is the largest I can go with the book page style because books are smaller in nature and harder to make larger sizes due to the limits of the dimensions of book pages. Great for book themed events and book club parties! None of my listings come with the led candles but I do sell them separately in my shop. You can find them inexpensive at local craft stores (michaels, joann fabrics, dollar tree) I recommend the tealite or votive size. All of my luminaries only have cutouts on the front sides of the bags so keep this in mind when coming up with your décor plan. This is how luminaries are traditionally made. They illuminate much better this way, and visually look nicer when you don’t see through to the other side. If you’d like a custom package of various sizes feel free to message me, I would be happy to create a custom order for you. Since everything is handmade by me alone and made to order I have lead times. Thank you for your patience. Lead time on 1-2 bags is 1 week, lead time on 5-10 bags is 2 weeks, larger packages and wedding orders have a lead time of 1-2 months. All ideas are Intellectual Property of Suzie Hoisington Please read my shop policies before purchasing, thank you, Suzie

Captured by This Love Of Yours Photography, this fall wedding was full of roses and hydrangeas, in a color palette of mint, blush, gold and gray.

book themed wedding ideas! We've found library card save the dates, bookmark favors, adorable book themed wedding invitations, creative...